Upper School Summer School

The 2024 Upper School Summer School will begin on Monday, June 17, and end on Friday, July 26. All classes meet daily from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. except for the following:

Intersections of Identity, Human Development, & Enrichment Courses

June 17 through July 3, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Session 1)
July 8 through July 26, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Session 2)

Summer School will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5.

First-semester final exams will be given on Wednesday, July 3. Second-semester final exams will be given on Friday, July 26. Students must attend for final exams to receive credit for summer school. Exams will not be rescheduled.

Registration

Registration will be open on Wednesday, January 19, at 5:00 p.m. and will close on April 1. If you experience technical difficulties with the registration process, please email grusso@buckley.org.

Academic Courses

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Ceramics

Muddy your hands with an art form that is more than 25,000 year old. This beginer's couirse offers a structured and immersive introduction to clay. you will create useful and sculptural works. You will engage in discussions about art with your peers, and challenge yourself to become a creative problem-solver, a vital step towards becoming a successful artist.
Grades 9-12

Dates:
Session I: June 17 through July 3
Session II: July 8 through July 26
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $1,200
Honors Geometry

Students learn classic Euclidean geometry and some non-Euclidean topics, including coordinate geometry. Students employ inductive and deductive reasoning, discuss formal proofs, and study problems of measurement of two- and three-dimensional figures. The rich semantics and structure of geometry are absorbed into the student’s vocabulary.

Math department chair approval is required.

This course satisfies The Buckley School's geometry requirement.

Dates: June 17 through July 26
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $2,400
Honors Pre-Calculus

This course concentrates on those topics of algebra and trigonometry that must be internalized to succeed at the advanced level of mathematics required in the study of calculus and other college courses. In the spring, honors students will prepare for the SAT Subject Test: Math Level 2. Topics covered will include functions (polynomial, trigonometric, and polar), complex numbers, systems of equations (linear & quadratic), vectors, and conic sections. In addition, the honors course will cover limits as an introduction to the AP Calculus AB course.

Math department chair approval is required.

This course satisfies The Buckley School's Pre-Calculus requirement.

Dates: June 17 through July 26
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $2,400
Honors Chemistry (Grade 10)

This course investigates the general nature of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. A strong emphasis on Stoichiometry and quantitative skills (algebra-based) are included in this course. Topics include, but are not limited to matter and energy, electronic structure, nomenclature, chemical composition and quantities, gases, liquids and solids, solution stoichiometry, and equilibrium. The laboratory component of this course emphasizes techniques foundational to chemistry with a heavy focus on qualitative and quantitative data collection, calculations, and critical thinking application. This course can serve as a preparatory course for AP Chemistry.

This course satisfies The Buckley School's Chemistry requirement.

Dates: June 17 through July 26
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $2,300
Intersections of Identity: Leadership, Diversity, and Equity
This course focuses on identity and points of connection within groups. The start of high school is a key time to examine identity and how it reflects personal values as well as the values within a community. Students develop leadership skills to effectively engage in discourse with the community surrounding topics of diversity, identity, and equity. Cultural competency development is essential for equipping today’s students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the increasingly complex challenges of our global society successfully and compassionately. This is a mandatory ninth-grade course.

Intersections of Identity is running two sessions:
- Session 1: June 17 through July 3
- Session 2: July 8 through July 26
Dates: June 17 through July 3 or July 8 through July 26
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $1,200
Human Development
Students are presented with information on the study and metacognitive skills, learning styles, stress, nutrition, and fitness-related topics, and personal and community health topics. This knowledge is used to facilitate classroom discussions during which students are challenged to analyze this information and explore their values and beliefs. This course will help students clarify their personal opinions, be better prepared to articulate their opinions to others and provide them with the necessary information to make educated choices on topics relevant to today’s adolescents. This course is also part of a year-long transition process to help students acclimate to the Upper School. This is a mandatory ninth-grade course.

Human Development is running two sessions:
- Session 1: June 17 through July 3
- Session 2: July 8 through July 26
Dates: June 12 through June 30 or July 3 through July 21
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $1,200